Learning Path
Oide - EIRSAT-1 Learning Path
By Oide
These are a series of resources inspired by the launch of Ireland's first satellite and adapted from classroom resources developed by the European Space Agency (ESA). EIRSAT-1 is supported by the ESA Education Office under its ‘Fly Your Satellite!’ programme'.
13 resources in this Learning Path
1
EIRSAT-1 Website
https://www.eirsat1.ie/ Added: 29 Sep 2023 Contributor: Oide Resource type: ReferenceThis is a link to the website documenting the journey of Irelands first satellite.
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- JC
- Science
Strand: 2. Earth and Space
Suggestions for use: Use in conjunction with EIRSAT-1 learning path
- TY
- TY Modules
Suggestions for use: Use in conjunction with EIRSAT-1 learning path
- SC
- Physics
Suggestions for use: Use in conjunction with EIRSAT-1 learning path
- JC
- Engineering
2
EIRSAT-1 ESA Documentary - How students built Ireland's first satellite
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTrfaTchBWk Added: 16 Nov 2023 Contributor: Oide Resource type: Audio / VideoEuropean Space Agency documentary on building Ireland's first satellite
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3
ESA Classroom Resources
https://www.esa.int/Education/Teach...orner/Secondary_classroom_resources Added: 29 Sep 2023 Contributor: Oide Resource type: Project / OtherThe secondary school level classroom resources are produced by European Space Agency covering a wide range of curricular subjects such as: physics, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics, biology, etc. Each classroom resource is composed of a teacher guide and practical activities dedicated to the students.
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4
EIRSAT-1 Build a straw rocket
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/39505/39359.pptx Added: 22 Sep 2023 Contributor: Oide Resource type: PresentationDesign and build a straw rocket using everyday materials.
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- JC
- Science
Strand: 2. Earth and Space
5
EIRSAT-1 Graphics in Space Travel
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/39709/39563.pptx Added: 22 Nov 2023 Contributor: Oide Resource type: PresentationExploration of conics
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6
EIRSAT-1 Build your own rocket
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/39705/39559.docx Added: 21 Nov 2023 Contributor: Oide Resource type:Design and build a water bottle rocket launch system using everyday materials. This resource can be used to discover what it takes to make a rocket stable and investigate the velocity, trajectory and acceleration of the rocket.
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- SC
- Applied Mathematics
Suggestions for use: Use with free video analysis software such as Tracker or using telemetry from micro:bits
- SC
- Technology
Suggestions for use: Use with free video analysis software such as Tracker or using telemetry from micro:bits
- SC
- Computer Science
Suggestions for use: Use with free video analysis software such as Tracker or using telemetry from micro:bits
- JC
- Science
7
EIRSAT-1 Radio Resource (Guide Notes)
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/39527/39381.pdf Added: 28 Sep 2023 Contributor: Oide Resource type: Guide/notesLearn about the crucial role of radio communication in the context of satellite technology and the launch of EIRSAT-1. This document supports a set of presentations and hands-on activities designed to make the world of radio waves accessible to learners of all backgrounds.
By first exploring the world of satellite communication and radio, students will engage in a hands-on fun activity where they construct their own model of a ground station and satellite using micro: bits.
Resources include
"Fundamentals of Radio Communication"
"Radio Waves"
"Let's Communicate!" (hands-on activity using micro:bits)
How it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Science
Strand: 2. Earth and Space
Strand unit: 8. Space Exploration: Impact on Society
Suggestions for use: Learn about the crucial role of radio communication in the context of satellite technology and the launch of EIRSAT-1. This document supports a set of presentations and hands-on activities designed to make the world of radio waves accessible to learners of all backgrounds.
By first exploring the world of satellite communication and radio, students will engage in a hands-on fun activity where they construct their own model of a ground station and satellite using micro: bits.
Key Skills: Being Creative Communicating
- SC
- Computer Science
Strand: S1. Computers and Society
Suggestions for use: Learn about the crucial role of radio communication in the context of satellite technology and the launch of EIRSAT-1. This document supports a set of presentations and hands-on activities designed to make the world of radio waves accessible to learners of all backgrounds.
By first exploring the world of satellite communication and radio, students will engage in a hands-on fun activity where they construct their own model of a ground station and satellite using micro: bits.
- SC
- Physics
Strand: 04. Waves
Suggestions for use: Learn about the crucial role of radio communication in the context of satellite technology and the launch of EIRSAT-1. This document supports a set of presentations and hands-on activities designed to make the world of radio waves accessible to learners of all backgrounds.
By first exploring the world of satellite communication and radio, students will engage in a hands-on fun activity where they construct their own model of a ground station and satellite using micro: bits.
- JC
- Coding Short Course
Suggestions for use: Learn about the crucial role of radio communication in the context of satellite technology and the launch of EIRSAT-1. This document supports a set of presentations and hands-on activities designed to make the world of radio waves accessible to learners of all backgrounds.
By first exploring the world of satellite communication and radio, students will engage in a hands-on fun activity where they construct their own model of a ground station and satellite using micro: bits.
Key Skills: Being Creative Communicating
8
EIRSAT-1 Radio Resource (Part 1a) "Fundamentals of Radio Communication"
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/39524/39378.pptx Added: 28 Sep 2023 Contributor: Oide Resource type: Presentation1a: Fundamentals of Radio Communication.
Learn about radio communication as the key to understanding satellite communication. This step comprises two engaging presentations (and a supporting PDF document) that make the world of radio waves accessible to learners of all backgrounds.
The “Fundamentals of Radio Communication” presentation includes background about satellite communication, amateur radio, and a short history of mobile phones. All to coincide with the launch of EIRSAT-1, Ireland’s first satellite!
How it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Science
Strand: 2. Earth and Space
Strand unit: 8. Space Exploration: Impact on Society
Suggestions for use: 1a: Fundamentals of Radio Communication.
Learn about radio communication as the key to understanding satellite communication. This step comprises two engaging presentations (and a supporting PDF document) that make the world of radio waves accessible to learners of all backgrounds.
The “Fundamentals of Radio Communication” presentation includes background about satellite communication, amateur radio, and a short history of mobile phones.
All to coincide with the launch of EIRSAT-1, Ireland’s first satellite.
- SC
- Physics
Strand: 04. Waves
Suggestions for use: 1a: Fundamentals of Radio Communication.
Learn about radio communication as the key to understanding satellite communication. This step comprises two engaging presentations (and a supporting PDF document) that make the world of radio waves accessible to learners of all backgrounds.
The “Fundamentals of Radio Communication” presentation includes background about satellite communication, amateur radio, and a short history of mobile phones.
All to coincide with the launch of EIRSAT-1, Ireland’s first satellite.
- SC
- Computer Science
Strand: S1. Computers and Society
Suggestions for use: 1a: Fundamentals of Radio Communication.
Learn about radio communication as the key to understanding satellite communication. This step comprises two engaging presentations (and a supporting PDF document) that make the world of radio waves accessible to learners of all backgrounds.
The “Fundamentals of Radio Communication” presentation includes background about satellite communication, amateur radio, and a short history of mobile phones.
All to coincide with the launch of EIRSAT-1, Ireland’s first satellite.
(context/background for micro:bit activity)
- JC
- Coding Short Course
Suggestions for use: 1a: Fundamentals of Radio Communication.
Learn about radio communication as the key to understanding satellite communication. This step comprises two engaging presentations (and a supporting PDF document) that make the world of radio waves accessible to learners of all backgrounds.
The “Fundamentals of Radio Communication” presentation includes background about satellite communication, amateur radio, and a short history of mobile phones.
All to coincide with the launch of EIRSAT-1, Ireland’s first satellite.
(context/background for micro:bit activity)
9
EIRSAT-1 Radio Resource (Part 1b) "Radio Waves"
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/39525/39379.pptx Added: 28 Sep 2023 Contributor: Oide Resource type: PresentationBuilding on “Fundamentals of Radio Communication”, this session delves into radio waves and the electromagnetic spectrum.
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- JC
- Science
Strand: 2. Earth and Space
Strand unit: 8. Space Exploration: Impact on Society
Suggestions for use: Building on “Fundamentals of Radio Communication”, this session delves into radio waves and the electromagnetic spectrum.
Key Skills: Being Creative Communicating
- SC
- Physics
Strand: 04. Waves
Suggestions for use: Building on “Fundamentals of Radio Communication”, this session delves into radio waves and the electromagnetic spectrum.
- JC
- Coding Short Course
Suggestions for use: Building on “Fundamentals of Radio Communication”, this session delves into radio waves and the electromagnetic spectrum (context/background for micro:bit activity).
Key Skills: Being Creative Communicating
- SC
- Computer Science
Strand: S1. Computers and Society
Suggestions for use: Building on “Fundamentals of Radio Communication”, this session delves into radio waves and the electromagnetic spectrum (context/background for micro: bit activity).
10
EIRSAT-1 Radio Resource (Part 2) "Let's Communicate!"
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/39526/39380.pptx Added: 28 Sep 2023 Contributor: Oide Resource type: PresentationBring the fundamentals learned in Step 1 to life! In this hands-on fun activity, students can build a model satellite and ground station. This activity is supported by a PowerPoint with step-by-step instructions for setting up micro:bits to
-communicate via radio waves
-send telemetry such as temperature, text messages/symbols etc
No prior experience of using micro: bits is required!
How it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Science
Strand: 2. Earth and Space
Strand unit: 8. Space Exploration: Impact on Society
Suggestions for use: Bring the fundamentals learned in Step 1 to life! In this hands-on fun activity, students can build a model satellite and ground station. This activity is supported by a PowerPoint with step-by-step instructions for setting up micro:bits to
-communicate via radio waves
-send telemetry such as temperature, text messages/symbols etc
No prior experience of using micro: bits is required!
Key Skills: Being Creative Communicating Working with Others
- SC
- Physics
Strand: 04. Waves
Suggestions for use: Bring the fundamentals learned in Step 1 to life! In this hands-on fun activity, students can build a model satellite and ground station. This activity is supported by a PowerPoint with step-by-step instructions for setting up micro:bits to
-communicate via radio waves
-send telemetry such as temperature, text messages/symbols etc
No prior experience of using micro: bits is required!
- SC
- Computer Science
Suggestions for use: Bring the fundamentals learned in Step 1 to life! In this hands-on fun activity, students can build a model satellite and ground station. This activity is supported by a PowerPoint with step-by-step instructions for setting up micro:bits to
-communicate via radio waves
-send telemetry such as temperature, text messages/symbols etc
No prior experience of using micro: bits is required!
- JC
- Coding Short Course
Suggestions for use: Bring the fundamentals learned in Step 1 to life! In this hands-on fun activity, students can build a model satellite and ground station. This activity is supported by a PowerPoint with step-by-step instructions for setting up micro:bits to
-communicate via radio waves
-send telemetry such as temperature, text messages/symbols etc
No prior experience of using micro: bits is required!
11
EIRSAT-1 How to make a Satellite Ground Station
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/39713/39567.pdf Added: 23 Nov 2023 Contributor: Oide Resource type: Guide/notesOpen the door to an invisible universe of radio signals that’s all around you. Using a software-defined radio (SDR) dongle and simple antenna, you can receive and see many types of communication signals including from orbiting satellites including weather satellite images. This resource, developed by South Dublin radio Club, shows you how to build your own satellite ground station.
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12
A Simulation of the Kessler Effect using Python
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/39528/39382.pdf Added: 28 Sep 2023 Contributor: Oide Resource type: Guide/notes / Lesson PlanA step-by-step tutorial designed to empower students to build on their Python programming skills.
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13
EIRSAT-1 Kessler Effect (Presentation)
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/39529/39383.pptx Added: 28 Sep 2023 Contributor: Oide Resource type: PresentationA fully documented step-by-step tutorial designed to empower students (TY / Leaving Cert.) to build on their Python programming skills.
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- SC
- Computer Science
Suggestions for use: Use in conjunction with Kessler Effect (Notes).
